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Coming Events

  • APL News - June 1


    Summer Storytimes — Registration for summer storytimes is in progress. The next storytimes session will begin June 6 and will run through July 21. The schedule is as follows:
    Babies/Toddlers Storytimes - Mondays or Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. — Rhymes, fingerplays, music, and stories for children ages birth to 36 months and their caregivers.
    Preschool Storytimes - Mondays or Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. — Stories, music, activities, and crafts for children ages 3 to 5 years. Parents are welcome, but not required to attend.

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  • APL News - June 8

    Celebrate China! — On June 8 at 2 p.m. you can enjoy games, crafts, and food and take part in a Dragon Dance. For ages 6 and older. Registration is required.

    What’s In A Name? — The “Sew Happy” group will be changing its name on June 8 to “Busy Hands.” Busy Hands is still going to be a bi-weekly gathering of crafters who meet at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. If you quilt, knit, do tatting, crochet, etc. come and join the fun. This program is free.

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  • Red Cross to have blood drive at St. Matthew


    The American Red Cross will have a blood drive Sunday, Aug. 14, 7-11 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Mount Vernon.
    Healthy individuals are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood for supply for patients in need. Once a donor has made the commitment to give blood, it is important to take a few simple steps to prepare and help ensure a good donation experience. The Red Cross recommends:

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  • St. Matthew PTA Card Party

    St. Matthew’s will  have its annual PTA Card Party on Tuesday, Oct. 18 with doors opening at 6 p.m. You don’t have to play cards to have a great night out at this Mardi Gras themed event.

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  • Legion Post 370 to host 8th District meeting


    The American Legion Post 370 in New Harmony will host the 8th District American Legion Meeting on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 1-3 p.m. at the post home, 516 Church St.
    All American Legion family members are invited to attend. For more information, call the post at 682-3873.

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  • Library Corner - Dec. 7

    Steamboat A-Comin’ Traveling Exhibit — During Open Hours, the library is celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of the voyage of the steamboat New Orleans in 1811 by hosting the exhibit Steamboat A-Comin’: The Legacy of the New Orleans. This exhibit consists of 19 one-sided, freestanding banner stands. Three are 4-feet wide and 16 are 3-feet wide.  The exhibit will be placed in the library foyer and in various locations through out the library until Dec. 20.

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  • Halloween fun and craft time at APL

    Floating Ghost Crafts are just in time for Halloween, on Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. Library director Marissa Priddis joins forces with library administrative assistant Monica Emerson to bring you a craft that is both spooky and cute. All supplies will be provided and no registration is required to take part in this free adult program. You need to be 18 or older to take part in this activity.

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  • APL News - July 6

    Looking for ways to save money this summer?

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  • Library Corner, April 13


    You will want to attend the Alexandrian Public Library Family Storytime - Easter Egg Hunt on April 19 at 6 p.m. This is the library’s annual Easter egg program. Registration is required for this popular event.
    Bring the family and come for a fun-filled evening with jelly beans, bunnies, chicks and more. We will be making a basket for you to keep the eggs, so there is no need to bring one.
    Registration will end April 18 at 8 p.m. To register your child, call Youth Services at 838-3286 or register online at www.apl.lib.in.us.

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  • APL News - April 6


    Library Silent Auction — April 8-9 from noon to 5 p.m. Instead of a book sale this April, the library will host a public silent auction. The auction will feature framed posters that formerly hung in the meeting rooms and surplus furniture and technology from the library. There are plenty of fantastic deals here.

    National Library Week!  — April 10-16 during regular library hours. Stop by and tell us why you love your library and enter to win a gift card! Enjoy some snacks and goodies – on us.

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